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Tuesday 14 November 2023
Baco Solution challenges Applied Materials' dominance in PVD equipment market with breakthrough overseas order
The semiconductor physical vapor deposition (PVD) equipment market, long dominated by Applied Materials of the US, is seeing South Korean players making a strong entry. Baco Solution...
Tuesday 14 November 2023
Hyundai to produce EVs at new South Korean plant from 2026
Hyundai Motor continues its EV projects as some carmakers have scaled back plans for automotive electrification. The company broke ground on an EV-dedicated plant on November 13 in...
Monday 13 November 2023
Government incentives for developing semiconductor industry (3): Subsidies for R&D activities
Cash subsidies targeting research and development (R&D) investments and R&D consortiums are conducive to the development of semiconductor technologies, so governments can...
Monday 13 November 2023
Ford, Koc, LGES scrap plan to build joint battery plant in Turkey
Slower EV adoption growth has terminated a joint battery investment of Ford, Koc Holding, and LG Energy Solution in Turkey. Ford and SK On will also delay their joint battery plant...
Friday 10 November 2023
First wave of Samsung's XR device is rumored to launch by end of 2024
The extended reality (XR) alliance of Samsung Electronics, Google, and Qualcomm are reportedly set to begin the initial wave of mass production by the end of 2024. They will enter...
Thursday 9 November 2023
Semco set to complete new plant for advanced chips packaging substrates in May 2024
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is poised to strengthen its position in the semiconductor industry with the construction of a new plant at its Sejong manufacturing base in South...
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Patent war rages on: SDC accuses BOE of stealing tech and leaking secrets again
Amid an ongoing patent dispute, Samsung Display (SDC) has initiated legal proceedings against the China-based display manufacturer BOE once more.
Wednesday 8 November 2023
LGES says slow EV battery demand offers opportunity to review its business
Global EV demand deceleration will likely affect the sales of battery companies. South Korean battery industry sees the decline as an opportunity to review and restructure their businesses...
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Samsung reportedly plans to launch AI notebooks as early as end of 2023
With Intel's latest processor Core Ultra (codenamed Meteor Lake) set to launch soon, Samsung Electronics is reportedly going to launch a notebook equipped with an AI engine as early...
Monday 6 November 2023
RE100 a key battleground for South Korean battery manufacturers to outmaneuver Chinese peers
South Korea's major battery manufacturers, in response to the demands of the global automotive industry, will require battery material suppliers to provide materials meeting the RE100...
Monday 6 November 2023
Weekly news roundup: ASML's DUV installing progress in China and other top stories
These are the most-read articles during the week of October 30-November 3:
Monday 6 November 2023
DB Hitek expands its UHV power semiconductor business
South Korean 8-inch wafer foundry DB Hitek recently announced that it's upgrading its ultra-high voltage (UHV) power semiconductor process technology, marking its official entry into...
Friday 3 November 2023
KOTRA expects China to lift graphite export restrictions three months after taking effect
China will start to implement new graphite export restrictions in December. Europe, Japan, and South Korea have been keeping a close eye on the regulations and their impact. According...
Friday 3 November 2023
JNTC rides Huawei's Mate 60 success for revenue surge, expanding capacity in Vietnam
In response to the strong sales of Huawei's Mate 60 series smartphones, JNTC, the South Korean supplier of curved mobile cover glass, is gearing up for significant revenue growth...
Thursday 2 November 2023
Samsung smartphones performed well in 3Q23; generative AI features planned for Galaxy S24
Samsung Electronics's mobile experience (MX) division reported strong operating profit results for 3Q23 due to the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold5/Flip5 foldable smartphones. It's also...
Next-Gen Retail Revolution: The Power of Edge AI and Cloud Surveillance
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research